West Coast Multihulls

"We completed the Catalina Island Complete Sailing Course - ASA 101, 103, 104, & 114 and this was--by far--the best training we have ever received. The instructor, Captain Andy shared his expert sailing knowledge and piloting skills over the course of the week. We put his teachings into action as we just completed a bareboat charter in BVI and I can say going in we were confident in our abilities and we enjoyed a stress-free week on the water thanks to Capt. Andy and West Coast Multihulls!"

"My family and I recently bare boat charted the Vada Louine a Bali 4.5 out of the Loreto, West Coast Multihulls base. I can't say enough about the base here. Lets start with the charter process. Guinevere and Eddie were grewat at getting us information and answering all of our questions and giving great suggestions for us as we planned. The process was staright forward and esay to book. Once we arrived in Loreto it just got better. The marina at Peurto Escondido is PRISTINE! As a perdson who has spent a siginificant amount of time boating aropund the US and the world I can honestkly say this is the nicest marina I have ever seen. No derelict boats covered in bird poop here! Eddie was great allowing me to come a little early to start the boat/captain brief before the rest of my crew came. He went over everything really well about the the boat and answered all my questions. The Vada Louine is in great shape and is obviously well maintained. We had a great time sailing and had only one hissup the entire time. The water maker had an issue on day 3 (honestly if you boat long enough you expect and overcome a few issues) and Eddie was AMAZING. He texted back and forth trying to help my diagnose the issue via the provided in-reach and when it didn't work he drove his own boat out to meet us and fixed it while we were still out on the water. It ended up being a simple fix and we continued on our way not even having to really alter any of our sail plans. He even took our trash to save us some room. I can't say enough about the positive experience we had with West Coast Multihulls and our time in Loreto. I highly recommend them."

"I have been renting catamarans from West Coast Multihulls for many years now, primarily for my annual birthday celebration in February. Each year, we set sail out of the beautiful San Diego Bay for a whale-watching adventure, making unforgettable memories with friends. This tradition has become a highlight of my year, thanks in large part to the exceptional service and fleet provided by West Coast Multihulls. Their team is not just excellent; they go above and beyond to ensure each trip is special, whether it's for a personal celebration or a corporate event. The catamarans are always in pristine condition, and their knowledge of the area adds so much to our experience. I highly recommend West Coast Multihulls to anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion or just wanting a unique way to experience San Diego Bay. They truly cater to all kinds of events, making each one a memorable experience."

"We did the ASA 101, 103, 104 and 114 classes in October of 2023. Steve was our instructor for 101, and Anthony (aka "The Happy Captain") was our instructor for the other classes. All in all, we thought the entire program was amazing. Steve was incredible - shared lots of stories and experiences with us and really focused on the bigger picture of learning real world lessons. He is a great guy and we really enjoyed our two days with him on SD Bay. Then we moved on a FP Lucia 42 with Anthony. Soooooo much information from Anthony... constantly. He really never stopped teaching us, from when we woke up to when we went to bed. Anthony explained that on day one we'd watch him do stuff, on day 2 he'd instruct us what to do, and by day 3 and day 4 we'd be running the boat. That's exactly how it went. The experience of being on the boat, crossing to Catalina, mooring ball pickup practice, all the manual chart plotting, dealing with lines, setting sails etc. It was an incredible learning experience. So dense. Definitely a "working vacation", but that's what we wanted and expected. Days were long, testing was exhausting, but we got everything we wanted out of the program and really have nothing but great feedback about the entire experience. Coordinating with Vicki and Guinevere on planning our trip was easy and clear. Provisions on the boat were just fine, and honestly better than expected. It's a big price for the program, but in our opinion it was worth every dollar. Our boat was in fantastic shape, and getting to see such gorgeous sites was a blast as well. I would strongly recommend WCM to anyone considering these ASA certifications. Thank you!"

"West Coast Multihulls is a very professional organization. I have just completed ASA 101, 103, 104, and 114 over the course of 1 week including 5 days on one of their catamarans up the coast to Catalina and back. Kudos to my instructors Ed (101), and Lance (103, 104, 114). They both are very talented, knowledgeable, and experienced sailors who know their craft and are well able to impart their knowledge to new sailors with confidence. Gunievere runs the office and has been great in keeping me informed over email and has answered all my inquiries in a timely fashion. One thing that really stood out to me was the fact that there were no hidden charges - that should be a small thing but I've had some pretty bad experiences elsewhere. All in all a first rate operation using excellent quality newer boats for training / charters. If you fly into San Diego (SAN) there is a Sheraton hotel over the road from the airport, about a 7 minute walk, and from there, the West Coast Multihulls office is about a 5 minute walk. If you are doing the Catamaran course (ASA 114) you will be able to stay on the boat the night prior to your departure which is nice. Southwest airline seems to have flights landing every few minutes... Highly recommended!"